Shelley Dell'Orfano, NP
Instructor, Orthopedics
Graduate Schools
- MS, University of Colorado Denver (2002)
- ND, University of Colorado Denver (2001)
- DNP, University of Colorado Denver (2015)
Undergraduate School
- BA, Boston College (MA) (1995)
Languages
English, SpanishDepartment
OrthopedicsProfessional Titles
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
Research Interests
Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Child and Young Adult Hip Disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain)Publications
- Rivera JC, Wylie E, Dell'orfano S, Mooney R, Hensley MA, Carry P, Monreal AK, Heare T. Approaches to Treatment of Unifocal Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Is Biopsy Alone Enough?. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Mar 1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 24590333
- Anderson, C, Wylie, E, Heare, T, Stewart, J, Capocelli, K, Dell'Orfano, S, Soep, J: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis. American College of Rheumatology, San Diego, CA. October 26-30, 2013. [Poster]
- Contributing author: Step-Up to Pediatrics, 1st ed (2014), "Chapter 6 - Rheumatologic Disorders and Orthopedic Conditions"
- Rivera JC, Wylie E, Dell'Orfano S, Mooney R, Hensley MA, Carry P, Monreal AK, Heare T. Approaches to treatment of unifocal langerhans cell histiocytosis: is biopsy alone enough?. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Dec;34(8):820-4. PubMed PMID: 24590333
- Contributing author: Step-up to Pediatrics, 1st ed (2014), Chapter 6: "Rheumatologic Disorders and Orthopedic Conditions".
Professional Memberships
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), Local Co-Chair of Fundraising
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Children's Colorado Health Pavilion
860 N Potomac Cir
Aurora, CO 80111
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus - Highlands Ranch
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus - Broomfield
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certificate (0001)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Other (0001)
- Cancers - Bone Cancer
- Cancers - Cancer Surgery
- Cancers - Pediatric Cancer
- Injuries and Wounds
- Child and Teen Health
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Cancers
Clinical Interests
General Pediatric Musculoskeletal issues, Child and Young adult hip disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain), Benign and Malignant Tumors, Fractures
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person (and family) as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient's body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
General Pediatric Musculoskeletal issues, Child and Young adult hip disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain), Benign and Malignant Tumors, Fractures
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person (and family) as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient's body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
Personal Interests
Spending time with my husband and children. Hiking, running, camping, and reading.
Volunteer Activities
I volunteer with the Winter Park NSCD Ski Program as a ski instructor.
Spending time with my husband and children. Hiking, running, camping, and reading.
Volunteer Activities
I volunteer with the Winter Park NSCD Ski Program as a ski instructor.